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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
2
A garbled provincial notice describes an aged survey of the Clarence River Valley. It notes government plans for river operations and waterworks, with references to a department survey and extended timelines. The text is largely incoherent with numerous misspellings.
Widespread floodwaters recede on the Far North Coast as Sydney reports relief and residents in Lismore Grafton and Ballina resume life. Acutely hit areas face food shortages and transport repairs while water supplies and dairying prospects in the region deteriorate. crews aid marooned communities and relief boats reach those stranded.
Fragmented text reports a weather and political scene with references to rainfall, a rescue or response, and a Government decision. It mentions New South Wales and a prime minister or cabinet context, with funding figures and development undertakings tied to a late premier.
An Australian report notes a home in Narrabundah caught alight due to roof protection issues. Investigators found claimed fire hydrants were false underground hydrants installed were insufficient, cable shortages blocked fire alarm installation, and a public works project on Fifth Street was delayed awaiting equipment.
A messy note describes route disruptions and varied stopping points causing many people to be stranded in rain. The Beate Cabinet for savnted th is te Bmnan and the Ministry of Agriculture secure a committee to investigate market prices for fruit and vegetables with a report to cabinet.
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